What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Nurse Practitioner position at Caring Hearts Hospice?
Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide optimal comfort and dignity to our patient through their end-of-life journey. We will achieve this by concentrating on patient and family-centered goals focusing not only on the medical needs but also on providing care for the mental and spiritual needs of our patients and those they hold dear.
Hospice Philosophy:
Hospice care is an interdisciplinary approach designed to meet the needs physical, psychological and spiritual of a person at the end of life with the goal of comfort and not cure. Hospice considers the unit of care to extend beyond the patient and include the family and caregivers as defined by the patient.
The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.
- Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
- Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed.
- Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care.
- Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
- Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director.
License Requirements:
- Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
- Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP.
- Current driver's license and auto insurance
- Current CPR certification required.
Skills:
- Knowledge in the interdisciplinary team concept
- Experience with end of life care (minimum 1 year)
Mileage Reimbursement
Bonus opportunities available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milwaukie, OR 97267
Salary : $63 - $70